To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, State Senator John F. Curran held the My Inspirational Teacher Essay Contest. Students were given the opportunity to showcase their teachers’ amazing talents by writing an essay that explains how their teachers have inspired them. Several students from Everest Academy of Lemont were given special recognition. Three student essays will be displayed in the Illinois State Capitol building. 8th Grade student, Chloe Tadros, was named a Winner of the contest, for writing about our PE teacher, Mrs. Amy Lepper.
Official Certificate of Recognition from the Illinois State Senate
for participation and hard work
Fernando Brizuela
Lillian Beemer
Max Szulc
Francesca Abbinanti
Nik Motisi
Rafael Alkhouri
Rachel Colarelli
Brooke Lepore
Julian Migasiuk
Charlie Behme
Tommy Lawler
The following students earned the special honor of having their essays displayed in the State Capitol building
Special Recognition
Elizabeth Greeson
Finalist
Fabiana Nardulli
Grand Prize Winner
Chloe Tadros